Need analysis on developing arabic language m-learning basic level during Covid -19

• Main Authors: Yahaya, Mohd Firdaus, Ab. Halim, Zulazhan, Sahrir, Muhammad Sabri, Abdul Hamid, Mohd Fauzi
• Format: Article
• Language: English; English
• Published: Society of Business and Management 2021
• Subjects: L Education (General); PJ6001 Arabic
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/89802/1/89802_CIBG_Volume%252027_Issue%25202_Pages%25205452-5461.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/89802/2/89802_Web%2520of%2520Science%2520Master%2520Journal%2520List%2520-%2520Indexing%2520Evidence.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/89802/; https://cibg.org.au/article_11063.html

The Coronavirus (or Covid-19), which spread in early 2020, has resulted in a change of learning mode in known educational institutions where there is a shift from face-to-face to online learning. This study was conducted to identify the needs for developing mobile learning (m-learning) modules at the basic level for Arabic language among students as well as identifying the level of student acceptance for m-learning. A set of questionnaires was distributed to the respondents to identify the need for developing such m-learning. The data obtained were then analyzed using SPSS software and interpreted based on the total mean score and standard deviation. The study found that the respondents saw a great need at developing a module for basic level Arabic m-learning and were positive to use the latest technology in the learning process. This study proposes learning strategies and activities through m-learning that can be used throughout this pandemic in order to continue online teaching and learning sessions.